Tara Canyon — Attraction in undefined

Tara River Canyon (Montenegrin / Bosnian: Кањон ријеке Таре / Kanjon rijeke Tare, pronounced [kǎɲɔːn târɛː]), also known as the Tara River Gorge, is a canyon in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, through which runs the Tara River. Measuring from near Bistrica in Montenegro to Hum in Bosnia and Herzegovina it is 82 kilometers (51 miles) long, with the last 36 kilometers forming the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The canyon at its deepest is around 1,300 meters (4,300 feet) deep. These parameters make the Tara River Canyon one of the deepest river canyons in Europe.

The canyon stretch within Montenegro is protected as a part of Durmitor National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Tara River becomes the Drina at the point of confluence with the Piva near Hum, and is some hundred and fifty kilometers long at that point. In its passage through the Durmitor National Park, the river has a mean fall of 3.6 meters/kilometer, with a host of cascades, making it whitewater between category 2 and 4.

All along its flow, the Tara gets large quantities of water from numerous abundant wellsprings and few very short tributaries. The most important tributaries on the left bank of the Tara are the Ljutica and the Sušica, and the most important tributaries on the right bank are the Vaskovaćka Rijeka and the Draga. The most important wellspring is the Bajlovića Sige, a source located on the left bank of the Tara river, giving to the Tara a few hundred liters per second, where the water pouring from the Bučevica Cave falls into the Tara more than thirty metres high, and more than a hundred and fifty meters wide. Very special are the Tara cascades. The roar from the cascades is heard on the very peaks of the canyon. There are more than forty cascades, the most famous being Đavolje Lazi, Sokolovina, Bijeli Kamen, Gornji Tepački Buk, Donji Tepački Buk, etc. Because of the quality of its water, and because of its unique ecological system, Tara in 1977 was put into the program “Čovjek i biosfera” (Human and Biosphere) and inscribed into the ecological biosphere reservations of the World, being thus protected under an internationally issued convention.

There are rocky and pebbly terraces, sandy beaches, high cliffs, and more than 80 large caves along the canyon. The river Tara itself, together with its parent extension river, the Drina river, is Europe's main habitat and spawning ground for huchen...

Tara Canyon has lots to offer, we started with a hike around the highest points to look at it from above, which was incredible. We then drove down to get lunch near by the zip wire spot, we had some good food and the local goods being sold are beautiful. this area was a little busy for my liking, we drove down to the nearest part we could swim in the canyon which was the main highlight of the visit. luckily we had a car so could easily visit all different parts of the Tara Canyon. If you’re deciding whether to visit to the largest canyon in Europe, i’d...

"Tara Canyon is a breathtaking natural wonder nestled in Montenegro, boasting the title of Europe's deepest canyon. With its sheer limestone cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and lush greenery, Tara Canyon offers unparalleled opportunities for hiking, rafting, and simply immersing oneself in nature's beauty. Whether you're an adventure enthusiast seeking adrenaline-pumping experiences or a nature lover craving serenity, Tara Canyon is a must-visit destination. Prepare to be awe-struck by its...